As a Magnate, I Started Checking in at a Convenience Store

Chapter 330: Got An Airplane!

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“Okay, I understand. I’ll come to Peng City as soon as possible. Have you made all the arrangements? Don’t let Professor Lan suffer any grievances.” When Zhou Chao heard that Lan Ling was coming, he couldn’t help but feel excited. It meant that his plan was taking another small step forward!

“Don’t worry, boss. I’ve been friends with him for many years. You can leave it to me, and I’ll take care of everything properly.”

“Good!”

When Zhou Chao hung up the phone, Lin Wu looked at him with curiosity.

“Boss, does this mean Professor Lan Ling is willing to join our research institute?”

“It’s highly likely. The details aren’t clear yet, but it shows his interest in our project. All we need to do is give him a glimpse of potential, and 1 believe he’ll become a member of our research institute!” Lin Wu nodded with a hint of understanding, even though he didn’t fully grasp the situation.

Zhou Chao understood the difficulty of having Lan Ling join his research institute. As an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Lan Ling was a leading figure in various national and university projects. Joining an unknown research institute could have significant implications. However, Zhou Chao believed he could handle it and withstand external pressures, thanks to his many aces up his sleeve.

Upon returning to Huazhou Junting, Zhou Chao went to his bedroom and packed a few clothes in a small suitcase. He intended to go to Peng City personally to convince Lan Ling to stay.

Zhou Chao picked up the suitcase and descended the stairs.

Lin Wu, understanding the situation, took the suitcase and headed outside.

Zhou Chao took out his phone and called Jiang Li.

“Hello, Brother Chao, is something the matter?”

“Wifey, I’m heading to Peng City right away, and I might stay there for a while.

I can’t predict when I’ll be back, so I’m calling to let you know.”

“Alright, I’ve got it. Take care of yourself!”

After a bit of affectionate conversation, Jiang Li hung up, and Zhou Chao put away his phone before walking outside.

Lin Wu had already started the car and was waiting at the gate.

“Boss, shall we go directly to the airport?”

“Yes.”

Lin Wu drove towards Pudong Airport, as Zhou Chao’s current residence was conveniently located near it.

They arrived at the airport quickly, but the earliest flight to Peng City was still two hours away. Helplessly, the two of them decided to pass the time by having coffee at a nearby cafe.

As Zhou Chao watched the bustling crowd outside, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement. He opened the system.

“System check-in!”

“Check-in successful. Congratulations to the host for obtaining a customized Boeing 747-8VIP, currently undergoing modifications at Boeing and set to be delivered in one month!”

“That’s amazing, my treasure!” Zhou Chao couldn’t contain his excitement. The airplane he had been eagerly anticipating was finally coming to fruition.

He quickly searched on his phone to learn more about the plane he had received through the system.

As he looked at the exquisite pictures, the sleek design, and the objectively reasonable customization price, Zhou Chao couldn’t help but feel extremely pleased.

“It’s a pity 1 have to wait another month to see my precious. I’m really looking forward to it now!” Zhou Chao sighed lightly. Waiting was always the most challenging part of such situations.

“Boss, what’s the matter? Is something on your mind?” Lin Wu asked when he noticed Zhou Chao’s sigh, thinking that something might be bothering him.

“I don’t really have any worries; it’s just that waiting like this can be a bit dull.”

“Oh,” Lin Wu said, seeing that Zhou Chao was fine. He then continued enjoying his Mango pomelo sago.

Time quickly passed, and after two hours, Zhou Chao and Lin Wu found themselves on a plane bound for Peng City.

“These in-flight meals are not that great; they barely fill you up,” Lin Wu complained as soon as they boarded the plane.

“What’s wrong? Should I have a private kitchen installed for you so you can eat whatever you like?” Zhou Chao quipped, giving Lin Wu a teasing look.

“That… that’s not necessary,” Lin Wu replied awkwardly, rubbing his stomach, still feeling hungry.

“Let’s go, Da Wu should be there by now. Let’s find a place to eat something, and we’ll visit the research institute tomorrow.” Zhou Chao checked the time; it was already 4:30 in the afternoon. Going to the research institute now wouldn’t be suitable, so it was better to wait until the next morning. Besides, he wanted to have a good chat with Professor Lan Ling.

As they exited the airport, they spotted Da Wu, a tall and burly figure leaning against an Alphard, smoking a cigarette while surveying his surroundings.

“Boss, Brother Lin!” Da Wu quickly extinguished his cigarette upon seeing Zhou Chao and Lin Wu. He briskly approached them and took Lin Wu’s small suitcase.

“Let’s go, find a place to eat first, then head to the hotel!” Lin Wu opened the car door, and Zhou Chao got in.

Da Wu drove the car away from the airport.

“Boss, should we just find a random place to eat along the way, or do you want to go to a nicer restaurant?”

“Anywhere is fine as long as the food is good.”

“Alright, I know a decent place. How about we give it a try?” Da Wu confidently recommended a restaurant.

“Sure,” Zhou Chao nodded, curious to see what Da Wu had in mind.

Soon, Da Wu drove them to Futian, where he stopped in front of a small tavern.

“Is this the place you mentioned?”

“Yes, Boss. They serve pretty good Sichuan cuisine here.”

Zhou Chao nodded and walked inside with them.

The tavern’s interior was similar to other restaurants, and perhaps due to their early arrival, there weren’t many customers. Only a couple of tables had customers, and Zhou Chao noticed that the portions of the dishes on those tables were quite generous.

As they sat down, a waiter came over with the menu. The three of them ordered dishes, including spicy diced chicken, spicy hotpot, crispy pork soup, and stir-fried glutinous rice balls.

Soon, the dishes ordered by the group were brought to the table. Zhou Chao looked at the oversized plates and couldn’t help but exclaim, “Authentic!”

The three of them ate for nearly half an hour, devouring all the dishes. Especially the spicy chicken with peppers; the spicier it got, the more they craved it.

For Zhou Chao, the taste was above average but not exceptional.

“Not bad, Da Wu. I didn’t expect this place you recommended to be quite good!” Zhou Chao complimented, appreciating Da Wu’s choice.

After settling the bill, the three of them left the small tavern, still holding toothpicks in their mouths.

“The sunset is infinitely beautiful; it’s just near dusk,” Zhou Chao mused as he watched the sun disappearing on the horizon.

“Let’s go back to the hotel!” After a brief pause, Zhou Chao decided to head back to their accommodation.

Once again, it was the familiar Hilton Hotel, and they had booked the Presidential Suite.

“Boss, I’ll leave the car to Brother Lin. I need to head back; I have the night shift tonight,” Da Wu said as he escorted Zhou Chao to his room and handed the key to Lin Wu.

“Sure, you can head back now,” Zhou Chao understood that both Da Wu and Wang Feng were responsible for security during the day and night. Night shifts were particularly tiring.

After Da Wu left, Zhou Chao turned to Lin Wu and said, “I’ll go back to my room to rest.”

“Alright, Boss,” Lin Wu nodded, and Zhou Chao returned to his room.

Upon entering the bedroom, Zhou Chao collapsed onto the bed, and the bed’s elasticity bounced him up slightly.

Just as he had settled down, his phone rang.

“Hello, Miles, is there something you need?” The call was from Miles, whom Zhou Chao had sent to oversee the transition on Lanai Island.

“Oh, Boss, when will you have the chance to visit Lanai Island? It’s really amazing here, with sunshine, beaches, and beautiful women! Everything you could ask for. 1 feel like I might not be able to leave this place!”

“Miles, I didn’t send you there for a vacation. How’s the situation?” Zhou Chao asked, not paying much attention to Miles’ excitement.

“Boss, I wanted to call you to tell you about this. The handover on Lanai Island went smoothly. There haven’t been any resignations from the management, and many of the service staff are local residents. The upper management consists of professional managers, so the transition was seamless.”

“I see. I’ll visit when I have the chance.”

“Boss, are you sure you don’t want to come over now? This place is really comfortable. I heard that some Hollywood female celebrities are planning to vacation here. If you come, hehe!”

Where could Zhou Chao not understand Miles’ underlying message? He couldn’t help but think, “Does Miles see the boss as a womanizer?”

“Alright, that’s enough. If there’s anything important, contact me again. I’m hanging up now,” Zhou Chao said and hung up, leaving Miles looking puzzled on the other end of the line.

“Is he always this direct?” Miles wondered as he watched his phone call being abruptly ended. Fie then shifted his gaze to the beautiful women on the nearby beach.

“This is the life of the wealthy!”

Zhou Chao ended the call, feeling slightly amused by Miles’ comments. He had no intention of going to Lanai Island for leisure at the moment. Instead, he decided to play a mobile game on his phone to pass the time.

The night passed quietly and uneventfully.

“Boss, good morning!” Lin Wu walked out and saw Zhou Chao sitting on the couch, eating breakfast.

“Good morning. Have some breakfast. I went out for a run earlier and picked up something on the way back.”

Lin Wu checked the time; it was already 8 AM. Seeing Zhou Chao already awake and having breakfast, he looked a bit embarrassed. It seemed that his life had become more comfortable recently, and he had lost his habit of waking up early. For a moment, he stood still, not sure if he should have breakfast or not.

“Why are you just standing there? Hurry up and eat. It’ll get cold, and it won’t taste good anymore. I’ll go take a quick shower and cool off; I feel sticky,” Zhou Chao said as he got up and headed back to his room.

Lin Wu looked at the breakfast on the table and reluctantly sat down to eat. He scolded himself inwardly, thinking, “This is something I should have done. How did I let the boss do it? I can’t stay up late anymore!”

Zhou Chao quickly finished his shower, changed his clothes, and walked out.

“Done eating? Let’s go then! I can’t wait any longer!” Zhou Chao had a smile on his face.

The two of them left the hotel, and Lin Wu drove towards the research institute..